Whoa, those are mean melons! A listeria outbreak is leaving folks chasing cantaloupes across 26 states. That's a huge recall area, and these things don't grow with barcodes and GPS tracking devices (yet...).
Hello local grower, could I please buy some fruit from you that has not crossed 8 state lines? And U.S. government, can we please have the Food Safety Modernization Act for the stuff we can't get locally?
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
What a day! Met some amazing farmers just a touch south of Portland, around Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Stopped by Jordan's Farm where there is a tremendous confluence of local farm products. An entire meal can be found after perusing the isles and coolers at this comprehensive stand. It really shows what a well organized network of farmers can do.
Later on I stopped by Green Spark Farm. Don't let the beautiful, delicious produce fool you, they're on their 2nd season! They humbly attribute credit to MOFGA's journeyperson program and farming mentors, but the majority their success surely comes from the enthusiasm and positive energy of their own sparks. And kudos to the community for voting with their forks and supporting young entrepreneurs who are caring for land.
Later on I stopped by Green Spark Farm. Don't let the beautiful, delicious produce fool you, they're on their 2nd season! They humbly attribute credit to MOFGA's journeyperson program and farming mentors, but the majority their success surely comes from the enthusiasm and positive energy of their own sparks. And kudos to the community for voting with their forks and supporting young entrepreneurs who are caring for land.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Poll: Americans' Concern About Food Safety Drops
On a recent NPR survey, it appears that people are not worried as much about food safety. Looking at the numbers for income sheds a little light on the matter. Folks making more money, were less concerned about food safety, folks with less money were more concerned. Hmm, perhaps because the wealthy could afford to know where their food came from? This is a classic problem where the well heeled can afford to live in areas with less pollution, receive better health care and consume safer products. Can anyone say income gap?
It is surveys like this that really support the growth of food stamp benefits into farmer's markets. The market in Portland, Maine is making great steps in this direction! Not only do people on food stamps have better access to good quality, safe food, but the farmers have a wider customer base.
It is surveys like this that really support the growth of food stamp benefits into farmer's markets. The market in Portland, Maine is making great steps in this direction! Not only do people on food stamps have better access to good quality, safe food, but the farmers have a wider customer base.
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